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03:2603:26, 11 September 2022 diff hist +20,618 N It is said: yoga adhyatmikah pumsam. Adhyatmikah: we are living entities, souls. It is not that we are disconnected from Krsna, but we have simply forgotten Him. It is not possible to be disconnected, but it is possible to be covered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is said: yoga ādhyātmikaḥ puṁsām. Ādhyātmikaḥ: we are living entities, souls. It is not that we are disconnected..."

19:4719:47, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,694 N There are many yogis and many different types of yoga systems, and all of these are discussed in Bhagavad-gita. There is hatha-yoga, karma-yoga, jnana-yoga and raja-yoga; however, the real yoga system is meant for reviving our connection with Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many yogis and many different types of yoga systems, and all of these are discussed in Bhagavad-gita. There is hatha..."
19:3619:36, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,492 N The purpose of yoga is to awaken to Krsna consciousness and connect oneself again with Krsna. That is adhyatmika-yoga. Yoga does not mean showing some mystic magic Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purpose of yoga is to awaken to Kṛṣṇa consciousness and connect oneself again with Kṛṣṇa. That is ādhyātmika..."
19:3219:32, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,097 N The same is stated here (Jiva jaga, jiva jaga). It is the prime business of human beings to connect again with the Supreme Soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The same is stated here. It is the prime business of human beings to connect again with the Supreme Soul"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
19:0419:04, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,369 N Jiva jaga, jiva jaga, gauracanda bale'. The word gauracanda refers to Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who tells the living entity, "Get up! Get up! How long will you continue to sleep?" Kota nidra yao maya-pisacira kole Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jīva jāga, jīva jāga, gauracānda bale'. The word gauracānda refers to Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who tells the living entity,..."
18:4918:49, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,360 N The mission of this Krsna consciousness society is to awaken people to their original consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mission of this Kṛṣṇa consciousness society is to awaken people to their original consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
18:4418:44, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,411 N People are in darkness, and they have to be enlightened. We have finally come from the animal kingdom to the human form, and now this human form gives us the opportunity to get out of the cycle of birth and death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People are in darkness, and they have to be enlightened. We have finally come from the animal kingdom to the human form, and n..."
15:4515:45, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,298 N Whoever speaks what Krsna has not spoken is not a guru but a rascal. A guru only speaks what Krsna has spoken. This is the sastric injunction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whoever speaks what Kṛṣṇa has not spoken is not a guru but a rascal. A guru only speaks what Kṛṣṇa has spoken. Thi..."
15:4015:40, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,220 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu says that it is not very difficult. Yare dekha, tare kaha 'krsna'-upadesa: (CC Madhya 7.128) - Simply speak whatever Krsna speaks. Then you become a guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahāprabhu says that it is not very difficult. Yāre dekha, tāre kaha 'kṛṣṇa'-upadeśa: (CC Madhya 7.128) "Si..."
15:3615:36, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,204 N One may think, - I am illiterate and have no education. I was not born in a very high family. How can I become a guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may think, - I am illiterate and have no education. I was not born in a very high family. How can I become a guru"}} {{not..."
15:3115:31, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,486 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu has advised: amara ajnaya guru hana tara' ei desa (CC Madhya 7.128). Caitanya Mahaprabhu instructed people to learn from Him and then go teach people within their own villages Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahāprabhu has advised: āmāra ājñāya guru hañā tāra' ei deśa (CC Madhya 7.128). Caitanya Mahāprabhu instru..."
15:2015:20, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,297 N We don't need to change our position to become a guru. All we have to do is follow in the disciplic succession stemming from Sri Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We don't need to change our position to become a guru. All we have to do is follow in the disciplic succession stemming from..."
12:5012:50, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,136 N There is no authority superior to Sri Krsna, and if we stick to this principle, we can become gurus Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no authority superior to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and if we stick to this principle, we can become gurus"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
12:3012:30, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,451 N His (Krsna's) representative does not say anything which Krsna Himself does not say. It is very easy to be a representative, but one cannot be a representative of Krsna if one tries to interpret Krsna's words in a whimsical way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His representative does not say anything which Kṛṣṇa Himself does not say. It is very easy to be a representative, but o..."
12:1912:19, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,457 N This Krsna consciousness philosophy is very easy because we do not manufacture ideas. We take the ideas and the words delivered by the Supreme Person, Krsna, or His incarnation or representative Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This Kṛṣṇa consciousness philosophy is very easy because we do not manufacture ideas. We take the ideas and the words de..."
12:0712:07, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,340 N If we take what Bhagavan says as perfect knowledge, we receive perfect knowledge. For receiving this knowledge, there is a disciplic succession - parampara Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we take what Bhagavān says as perfect knowledge, we receive perfect knowledge. For receiving this knowledge, there is a di..."
11:4611:46, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,462 N The Supreme Lord is within the atom as Paramatma, and therefore He is also within the individual soul. Being within everything, He knows everything. Since He knows everything, we have to take lessons from Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord is within the atom as Paramātmā, and therefore He is also within the individual soul. Being within everythi..."
11:3811:38, 10 September 2022 diff hist +20,499 N Sarvasya caham hrdi sannivistah: "I have entered into everyone's heart." (BG 15.15) The Supreme Lord refers not only to the hearts of human beings but to those of animals and everything else Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sarvasya cāhaṁ hṛdi sanniviṣṭaḥ: "I have entered into everyone's heart." (BG 15.15) The Supreme Lord refers not onl..."

14:5214:52, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,140 N God knows everything, but we do not know what is God. That is our position. Our position is not knowing. Isvarah sarva-bhutanam hrd-dese 'rjuna tisthati (BG 18.61). Isvara, God, Krsna, is situated in everyone's heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"God knows everything, but we do not know what is God. That is our position. Our position is not knowing"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
14:0614:06, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,619 N We have to take our ideas from Bhagavan; then they will be perfect. We read Bhagavad-gita because it is perfect. There is no mistake in it; there is no illusion in it; there is no cheating in it. Nor is it delivered by one whose senses are imperfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have to take our ideas from Bhagavan; then they will be perfect. We read Bhagavad-gita because it is perfect. There is no m..."
13:5813:58, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,451 N So-called scholars and learned men manufacture their own teachings and give their opinions. In the West especially, we find much philosophical speculation and mental gymnastics, but such philosophy can never be perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So-called scholars and learned men manufacture their own teachings and give their opinions. In the West especially, we find mu..."
13:5413:54, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,231 N Since we ourselves do not possess perfect knowledge, we simply try to teach what Sri Bhagavan says. We do not manufacture our own teachings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since we ourselves do not possess perfect knowledge, we simply try to teach what Śrī Bhagavān says. We do not manufacture o..."
09:5609:56, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,179 N When one who has no knowledge tries to become a teacher or preacher, he is actually cheating others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one who has no knowledge tries to become a teacher or preacher, he is actually cheating others"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|S..."
09:5309:53, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,509 N Bhagavan is not subject to the four deficiencies of the living entities. Being imperfect, living entities are illusioned and subject to commit mistakes. They also have the tendency to cheat others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavān is not subject to the four deficiencies of the living entities. Being imperfect, living entities are illusioned and..."
09:4809:48, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,484 N As stated here, sri-bhagavan uvaca. It does not say vyasadeva uvaca or kapiladeva uvaca. Similarly, in Bhagavad-gita, Vyasadeva says, sri-bhagavan uvaca. Bhagavan refers to Him who is above the defects of this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated here, śrī-bhagavān uvāca. It does not say vyāsadeva uvāca or kapiladeva uvāca. Similarly, in Bhagavad-gītā,..."
09:3909:39, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,233 N When we speak of Bhagavan, or when the sastras refer to Bhagavan, we refer to Him who is above material understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we speak of Bhagavan, or when the sastras refer to Bhagavan, we refer to Him who is above material understanding"}} {{not..."
09:3009:30, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,533 N Kapiladeva is referred to as Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Bhagavan makes no mistakes. Narayanah paro 'vyaktat: even Sankaracarya says that - Bhagavan, Narayana, does not belong to this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kapiladeva is referred to as Bhagavān, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Bhagavān makes no mistakes. Nārāyaṇaḥ paro..."
09:2109:21, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,429 N The word yoga means connecting or linking with that original source. Yoga is the Sanskrit word meaning "connection," and viyoga means - disconnection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word yoga means connecting or linking with that original source. Yoga is the Sanskrit word meaning "connection," and viyog..."
09:0709:07, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,116 N If we fall down from Krsna, our spiritual power and illumination are extinguished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we fall down from Krsna, our spiritual power and illumination are extinguished"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{complete|..."
09:0209:02, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,451 N Krsna is the original Supreme Being, the original spirit soul. We are simply minute parts and parcels of Krsna. If we connect with Krsna, we are illuminated just as Krsna is illuminated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually Kṛṣṇa is the original Supreme Being, the original spirit soul. We are simply minute parts and parcels of Kṛ..."
08:5808:58, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,401 N Everything about Krsna is divine, and if we think that Krsna is like us, we immediately become mudhas, fools Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything about Krsna is divine, and if we think that Krsna is like us, we immediately become mudhas, fools"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
08:5408:54, 9 September 2022 diff hist +20,302 N We have to learn how Krsna takes His birth, which is not ordinary. If it were ordinary, why should we observe the Janmastami ceremony? His birth is divyam, divine Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We therefore have to learn how Kṛṣṇa takes His birth, which is not ordinary. If it were ordinary, why should we observe..."

10:4310:43, 8 September 2022 diff hist +20,341 N Krsna does not say that He comes as an ordinary living being. Rather, His advent is totally transcendental. Janma karma ca me divyam evam yo vetti tattvatah - BG 4.9 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa does not say that He comes as an ordinary living being. Rather, His advent is totally transcendental. Janma karma..."
10:2810:28, 8 September 2022 diff hist +20,199 N One who thinks that Krsna, the Supreme Being, has a material covering is himself covered by maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who thinks that Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Being, has a material covering is himself covered by māyā"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
10:2010:20, 8 September 2022 diff hist +20,587 N The word yoga means "connection," and atma means "soul" and sometimes "mind" or "body." The material body has nothing to do with the Supreme Being because the Supreme Being is completely spiritual. He has no material covering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word yoga means "connection," and ātmā means "soul" and sometimes "mind" or "body." The material body has nothing to do..."
10:1210:12, 8 September 2022 diff hist +20,455 N He (Krsna) is like a king or president. When one says that the king or president is coming, it is understood that he is not coming alone. He comes with His secretaries, ministers and many others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is like a king or president. When one says that the king or president is coming, it is understood that he is not coming alo..."
10:0210:02, 8 September 2022 diff hist +20,700 N Krsna is not alone, but is always with His friends, either the gopis or the cowherd boys, or with His mother and father. We never find Krsna alone. He may be with Radharani or with His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa is not alone, but is always with His friends, either the gopīs or the cowherd boys, or with His mother and father..."
07:3707:37, 8 September 2022 diff hist +20,508 N The sparks are illuminated when they are with the original fire, but if the sparks no longer associate with the original fire, they are extinguished. Similarly, our real happiness is in enjoying with the Supreme Being. Happiness is being in His company Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sparks are illuminated when they are with the original fire, but if the sparks no longer associate with the original fire,..."
07:3107:31, 8 September 2022 diff hist +20,238 N We are many, but the principal living being is one, Krsna. He is the fire, and we are the sparks from that fire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are many, but the principal living being is one, Krsna. He is the fire, and we are the sparks from that fire"}} {{notes|}}..."
07:2407:24, 8 September 2022 diff hist +20,226 N Nityo nityanam cetanas cetananam (Katha Upanisad 2.2.13). There is the Supreme Soul, or the supreme living being, and there are many individual souls, individual beings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nityo nityanam cetanas cetananam (Katha Upanisad 2.2.13). There is the Supreme Soul, or the supreme living being, and there ar..."
07:1507:15, 8 September 2022 diff hist +20,357 N Yoga is the happiness of the soul, and the individual soul can be happy when it is with the Supersoul, the Supreme Soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yoga is the happiness of the soul, and the individual soul can be happy when it is with the Supersoul, the Supreme Soul"}} {{n..."
04:2604:26, 8 September 2022 diff hist +20,152 N Spiritual happiness is above these dualities, and that spiritual happiness is the perfection of yoga. Yoga adhyatmikah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Spiritual happiness is above these dualities, and that spiritual happiness is the perfection of yoga. Yoga ādhyātmikaḥ"}}..."

09:4109:41, 7 September 2022 diff hist +20,285 N This material world is the world of duality, and we cannot understand happiness without distress or distress without happiness. This is therefore called the relative world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This material world is the world of duality, and we cannot understand happiness without distress or distress without happiness..."
09:3809:38, 7 September 2022 diff hist +20,590 N The water is the same, but at one time it brings happiness and at another time it brings distress. When a son is born, he brings happiness, but when he dies, he brings distress. In either case, the son is the same Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The water is the same, but at one time it brings happiness and at another time it brings distress. When a son is born, he brin..."
09:3509:35, 7 September 2022 diff hist +20,421 N On one side there is happiness, and on the other side there is distress. Both happiness and distress are actually illusions. In summer, water is happiness, but in winter it is distress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On one side there is happiness, and on the other side there is distress. Both happiness and distress are actually illusions. I..."
09:2609:26, 7 September 2022 diff hist +20,474 N There may be fireworks going on, and this may be happiness for someone but distress for us. Some people are thinking that these fireworks are very enjoyable, and we are thinking that they are very inconvenient. That is the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there may be fireworks going on, and this may be happiness for someone but distress for us. Some people are thinking that thes..."
09:2309:23, 7 September 2022 diff hist +20,316 N Everyone is trying to get out of material distress and gain some happiness. In any case, when something is material, there is only so-called happiness and so-called distress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is trying to get out of material distress and gain some happiness. In any case, when something is material, there is..."
09:1709:17, 7 September 2022 diff hist +20,507 N He (a real yogi) can even create a planet. These are some of the yoga-siddhis, but here it is stated that the supreme yoga system does not aim at material happiness or relief from distresses caused by material inconvenience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He can even create a planet. These are some of the yoga-siddhis, but here it is stated that the supreme yoga system does not a..."
09:1209:12, 7 September 2022 diff hist +20,366 N A real yogi can become smaller than the smallest, lighter than the lightest and bigger than the biggest. Whatever he wants he can produce immediately in his hand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A real yogī can become smaller than the smallest, lighter than the lightest and bigger than the biggest. Whatever he wants he..."
07:1007:10, 7 September 2022 diff hist +20,577 N Generally yoga is practiced to acquire some material profit. There are eight kinds of yogic perfection (siddhis): anima, laghima, prapti, isitva, vasitva, mahima, prakamya and kamavasayita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally yoga is practiced to acquire some material profit. There are eight kinds of yogic perfection (siddhis): anima, laghi..."

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